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Some cats may respond quietly to catnip - study

Some cats may respond quietly to catnip – study

The typical response to catnip is rolling around, rubbing the face on the catnip, sniffing, licking and drooling. Research challenges...

New DNA tests for Spanish water dogs

New DNA tests for Spanish water dogs

“We would encourage breeders of Spanish water dogs to use these DNA tests in order to protect and improve the...

Review highlights benefits of pets for mental health

Review highlights benefits of pets for mental health

The review highlighted the ‘intensiveness of connectivity’ people with pets reported. Researchers identify the positive and negative impacts of pet...

Labour launches action plan for animal welfare

Labour launches action plan for animal welfare

The policy document sets out plans to give tenants more rights to keeps pets in their properties. Proposals include expanding...

Give 'hugs, not pugs' this Valentine's Day

Give ‘hugs, not pugs’ this Valentine’s Day

A high profile on merchandise is one of the top reasons why people buy pugs and other brachycephalic animals. Consumers...

Vets perform novel surgery to treat pulmonic stenosis

Vets perform novel surgery to treat pulmonic stenosis

Vets perform novel surgery to treat pulmonic stenosis French bulldog saved from euthanasia after traditional methods failed In a UK...